Course purpose:This is a training-trainers course designed to provide participants the theory and practical experience of innovative, interactive and creative methods for teaching and improving intrapersonal and interpersonal life skills through education, creating better learning environments and offering the learners opportunities for participation and cooperation.Course methodology:- Experiential, co-operative, active learning methods- Group discussions and teamwork- Group and personal reflection, observation of individual and group dynamic processes- Creative arts, humour, peer support, relaxation, excursions- Power-point presentations of the theoretical background- Poster presentations of participants' cultures and ways of working with adults- Outdoor activities- Traditional Cypriot gamesPreliminary Course Program:Arrival on Sunday, 15/4/2012Settling in the hotelDay 1: Monday, 16/4/2012Introduction to the course, the training organization and CyprusIce-breaking activitiesSession on social and emotional learningGroup building activitiesReflectionWelcoming reception (evening)Day 2: Tuesday, 17/4/2012Ice-breaking activitiesCooperation and trust-buildingSession on self-esteem, self-awareness and learningSession on working with an intercultural perspective Participant poster presentationsDay 3: Wednesday, 18/4/2012Communication, cooperation and problem-solving activitiesSession on communication and problem-solving skillsRelationship skills and exercisesDay 4: Thursday, 19/4/2012Visit to the Troodos mountains, with fieldwork on inclusion Lunch in local tavernaAfternoon walk in traditional village, visit to local wineryInternational night partyDay 5: Friday, 20/4/2012Emotion management and conflict resolution activitiesSession on Group dynamicsLearning styles, role of the learning facilitatorImplementation of active learning methods in CyprusDiscussion on ideas and good practices across EuropeDay 6: Saturday, 21/4/2012Half-day visit to Paphos (including visit to ancient theatre site)Closing and feedback activities (at training site)Course evaluationFarewell dinner